If you are an early bird and love horses, then take the opportunity to go on a sunrise trip out in the desert or along the beach. There are a couple of stables offering excursion rides. There is nothing nicer than being on horseback in the peaceful desert at dawn, while it is still cool and enjoyable. If dawn is not your thing then there are also sunset rides. Just be honest and let the guide know if you are a novice or experienced, so you are ensured a suitable horse and pace. Concorde Hotel and Sofitel just outside Na’ama Bay have a well run and profession operations and the horses are well looked after. Most rides vary from one to two hours.

If your fancy is more above the waves than under, check out the opportunities for water skiing or wakeboarding. Ten kilometers south of Na’ama Bay is Sharm el Maya is a protected bay with the perfect conditions for skiing. Give wakeboarding a try for fun. You can even take a lesson. Try your luck and attempt to jump through the wake turning 80 degrees. Sun & Fun are located on the beach at Iberotel Palace hotel. Banana rides and intertube rides are also available.

Believe it or not there is an ice ring in Sharm el Sheik. It is real ice, so it’s really cool, making it a pleasant way to escape the heat during the day. The rink is 300 m2, which is large enough to get some speed up. Ice hockey, figure skating plus sound and light shows are planned for the future. The skates are good quality with a variety of different sizes. You will find a different selection of music being played, for your skating pleasure. There is a snack bar and a few seating areas for you to rest. The rink is situated in the sporting area of the Concorde Hotel on the airport road north of Na’ama bay.

Just up the road from the Hard Rock Café is the MAS bowling center. Grab a group of friends (up to eight per lane) and head off for a night of fun and friendly competition. There are six computerized lanes; the facilities are top of the range and to AMF standard. Each player has his or her name programmed into the overhead display so everyone can keep a track of the game. The player has ten throws with a second attempt if a strike is not achieved. There are a variety of weights and sizes of bowling balls, so even kids can play. The center is open from 12:00pm 1:00am every day and is fully air-conditioned. There is also a full bar, along with a variety of snacks. Plus there is a skateboard half pipe and kids corner complete with a climbing area.